Felét

Felét is a Hungarian expression meaning “half of something” or “one half,” used to specify a portion that equals fifty percent of a whole. It is the definite accusative form of the noun fél (half) and appears when the half is referred to as a definite object in a sentence. In practice, felét accompanies the noun that denotes the whole being divided and functions as a direct object, much like other definite forms in Hungarian.

Usage of felét centers on asserting a particular half of a whole. It is common in everyday speech and writing whenever a speaker wishes to indicate precisely which portion is being discussed. Examples include sentences such as “A torta felét ettem,” meaning “I ate half of the cake,” and “A könyv felét olvastam,” meaning “I read half of the book.” The construction emphasizes the portion as a definite entity rather than an approximate amount.

Etymology and related forms: felét is formed from fél (half) with the definite accusative suffix, marking the object as definite. A related form is fele, which can mean “the half” as a nominal expression, while felét specifies the definite portion within a larger whole.

See also: fél, fele.